May 10, 2002
CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:239 I80510CATEGORY:CLASSIFICATIONTARIFF NO.:2930.90.2900
Mr. Joseph Chivini
Austin Chemical Company
1565 Barclay Blvd.
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089RE: The tariff classification of 4-Aminothiophenol (CAS 1193-02-8) from China.
Dear Mr. Chivini:
In your letter dated March 28, 2002, you requested a tariff classification ruling for 4-Aminothiophenol which you have stated will be used as a pharmaceutical intermediate and will be packaged in bulk form.
The applicable subheading will be 2930.90.2900, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for organo-sulfur compounds: other. The rate of duty will be 6.5 percent ad valorem.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Andrew Stone at 646-733-3032.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski, Director
National Commodity Specialist Division